Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland for the Royal Week, Tells MSPs to "Remain Calm" Despite Uncertainty

Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Week is on—and the Queen has just urged the Scottish
Parliament to remain calm despite these times of uncertainty.

Queen Elizabeth II urged everyone to stay calm following the
uncertainty that the Brexit has brought to the nation. Despite the political uncertainty that has plagued Great
Britain, the Queen seems tranquil and went to Scotland to make a surprise address
as she opened the Scottish Parliament. This was the Queen’s first major speech following
the Brexit.

The Queen acknowledged that “we all live and work in an
increasingly complex and demanding world” making it difficult to remain “calm
and collected.”

“As this Parliament has successfully demonstrated over the
years, one hallmark of leadership in such a fast-moving world is allowing
sufficient room for quiet thinking and contemplation which can enable deeper
consideration of how challenges and opportunities can be best addressed,” Her
majesty continued.

The statement may be interpreted as a subtle reprimand to Nicola
Sturgeon to end her proposition for the Scottish independence from UK. Scotland’s
first minister was adamant that Scotland shall remain in the European Union
after the Brexit. She immediately threatened to call for a second independence
referendum and hastened to Brussels to meet with European leaders, insisting that
Scotland would “play our part in a stronger Europe”.

The opening of the Scottish parliament commenced with the
entrance of the Royal Company of Archers leading the procession. The Duke of
Hamilton and Brandon then entered carrying the Scottish crown followed by the
leaders of five political parties.

The Royal Week—the traditional period where is
in Scotland to carry out her duties—also saw the Queen and the Duke of
Edinburgh attend a church service at the Canongate Kirk. She is also slated to
hold an Investiture and host a garden party at Hollyroodhouse, her official
residence in Scotland.